Whether you are new to jewellery making or would like some workshop time to improve your skills, this is the course for you. Over the 10 weeks, under the tuition of Beccy Gillatt, you will make a range of samples in copper, using the techniques shown and complete a workbook of processes. You will also complete at least two pieces of wearable silver jewellery.

Have you been wanting to give Life Drawing a try? Or is it something you used to do but haven’t done for ages? It can be pretty daunting starting Life Drawing Classes but at Yardley Arts the classes are friendly, open and fun.

Whether you are new to jewellery making or would like some workshop time to improve your skills, this is the course for you. Over the 10 weeks, under the tuition of Beccy Gillatt, you will make a range of samples in copper, using the techniques shown and complete a workbook of processes. You will also complete at least two pieces of wearable silver jewellery.

Are you interested in the Impressionist movement? Artists such as Edgar Degas, Eduoard Manet, Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Alfred Sisley. Then come along to this fantastic talk being given by respected art historian Elaine Kilmurray.

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Feeling creative and want to meet up with similar-minded people? Come along to our regular art group on the last Friday of every month. You can work in any medium (bring what you like) and there's always someone on hand to give advice.

At this workshop with renowned painter, Gerald Porter, you will look at plants and complete a study using a combination of drawing and painting with watercolours. You will learn how to analyse and study the shape, dimension and arrangements using plants from the home and the garden centre, creating a colourful image of the objects in front of you.

Are you terrified by the prospect of painting in oils and don’t know how to start? Would you like to give it a try before buying the equipment? Then try our Introduction to Oils workshops with artist Penny German.

Already attended a beginners course in watercolours? Then this is the course for you, led by Chris Richbell and created due to demand. We will be building on your skills from the earlier course and developing them further by analysing and using subtle colour mixes.

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If you’ve always wanted to try jewellery making, this three-hour taster workshop run by Beccy Gillatt is for you. You will make a beautiful piece of silver jewellery (ring or bracelet) to take away with you and treasure forever. Drinks and nibbles included.

Is there anything better than a bit of Untutored Life Drawing? Getting lost in a drawing or having time for a painting study can be a unique and wonderful thing - we can offer you the opportunity on Saturday at Yardley Hastings with tutor Sara Myers on hand to advise and guide.

Back by popular demand! The Feast of Fools encourages oral storytelling in Northamptonshire, bringing excellent professional storytellers and providing a platform for local ones, and musicians. There will be a licensed bar too, so come and enjoy an evening of farce and fun with us at Yardley Arts.

Ever wanted to make a mini Wallace and Gromit, Charlie and Lola - model or cut out animation? Come and have a play on this fun, hands-on half or full day animation workshop with Clinton from Animation Station. Bring your characters to life on screen before your very eyes using iPads and animation software using iMacs and rigs.

Have you been wanting to give Life Drawing a try? Or is it something you used to do but haven’t done for ages? It can be pretty daunting starting Life Drawing Classes but at Yardley Arts the classes are friendly, open and fun.

Whether you are new to jewellery making or would like some workshop time to improve your skills, this is the course for you. Over the 10 weeks, under the tuition of Beccy Gillatt, you will make a range of samples in copper, using the techniques shown and complete a workbook of processes. You will also complete at least two pieces of wearable silver jewellery.

If you’d like to learn how to draw the correct way or refresh your drawing skills, this course with artist Sarah Wright is for you. It’s designed to increase your confidence, but be prepared to make lots of mistakes, and do lots of practice.

Feeling creative and want to meet up with similar-minded people? Come along to our open studio sessions on the last Friday of every month. You can work in any medium (bring what you like) and there's always someone on hand to give advice.

Whether you are new to jewellery making or would like some workshop time to improve your skills, this is the course for you. Over the 10 weeks, under the tuition of Beccy Gillatt, you will make a range of samples in copper, using the techniques shown and complete a workbook of processes. You will also complete at least two pieces of wearable silver jewellery.

Whether you are new to sculpture or more experienced, this course by Sara Myers provides an opportunity to work in wire. Studying a different artist each week such as Rachel Ducker and Alexander Calder, you will make two different types of wire sculpture.

If you’ve always wanted to try jewellery making, this three-hour taster workshop run by Beccy Gillatt is for you. You will make a beautiful piece of silver jewellery (ring or bracelet) to take away with you and treasure forever. Drinks and nibbles included.

Is there anything better than a bit of Untutored Life Drawing? Getting lost in a drawing or having time for a painting study can be a unique and wonderful thing - we can offer you the opportunity on Friday at Yardley Hastings with tutor Sara Myers on hand to advise and guide.

Feeling creative and want to meet up with similar-minded people? Come along to our open studio sessions on the last Friday of every month. You can work in any medium (bring what you like) and there's always someone on hand to give advice.

Is there anything better than a bit of Untutored Life Drawing? Getting lost in a drawing or having time for a painting study can be a unique and wonderful thing - we can offer you the opportunity on Saturday at Yardley Hastings with tutor Sara Myers on hand to advise and guide.

Always wanted to try your hand at portrait sculpture? Working from the model, you will create a 3D life-size portrait sculpture in clay at this 3-day course led by Clare Abbatt, a classically trained sculptor. You will learn measuring techniques to help achieve a likeness. Modelling stands, armature, clay and tools are provided.

If you’ve always wanted to try jewellery making, this three-hour taster workshop run by Beccy Gillatt is for you. You will make a beautiful piece of silver jewellery (ring or bracelet) to take away with you and treasure forever. Drinks and nibbles included.

Are you interested in learning to paint in acrylic? Do you want to make paintings that can be strong and bold or subtle and calm? Do you want to enjoy the ease and freedom of making adjustments that acrylics give? Are you keen but terrified? Then this course by Chris Richbell is for you.

Feeling creative and want to meet up with similar-minded people? Come along to our open studio sessions on the last Friday of every month. You can work in any medium (bring what you like) and there's always someone on hand to give advice.

If you’ve always wanted to try jewellery making, this three-hour taster workshop run by Beccy Gillatt is for you. You will make a beautiful piece of silver jewellery (ring or bracelet) to take away with you and treasure forever. Drinks and nibbles included.

Are you interested in learning to paint in acrylic? Do you want to make paintings that can be strong and bold or subtle and calm? Do you want to enjoy the ease and freedom of making adjustments that acrylics give? Are you keen but terrified? Then this course by Chris Richbell is for you.

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Come and learn the fascinating techniques of silversmithing with Beccy Gillatt. You will be guided through all the processes to enable you to make a selection of silver spoons from a dainty mustard size to an intricate sugar shaker.

Is there anything better than a bit of Untutored Life Drawing? Getting lost in a drawing or having time for a painting study can be a unique and wonderful thing - we can offer you the opportunity on Friday at Yardley Hastings with tutor Sara Myers on hand to advise and guide.

Fully booked

Feeling creative and want to meet up with similar-minded people? Come along to our regular art group on the last Friday of every month. You can work in any medium (bring what you like) and there's always someone on hand to give advice.

Is there anything better than a bit of Untutored Life Drawing? Getting lost in a drawing or having time for a painting study can be a unique and wonderful thing - we can offer you the opportunity on Saturday at Yardley Hastings with tutor Sara Myers on hand to advise and guide.

If you’ve always wanted to try jewellery making, this one-day workshop run by Beccy Gillatt is for you. You will make a beautiful piece of silver jewellery to take away with you and treasure forever. During the course of the day, you will learn all the traditional techniques needed to complete either a bracelet or ring/pendant/earrings with a stone setting.

This watercolour workshop with renowned painter, Gerald Porter sets out to allow you to create a reflective landscape whatever the time of year. With help and assistance, we will enable you to compose a landscape composition with balance harmony and depth.

Feeling creative and want to meet up with similar-minded people? Come along to our regular art group on the last Friday of every month. You can work in any medium (bring what you like) and there's always someone on hand to give advice.

Whether you are new to sculpture or more experienced, this course provides an opportunity to sculpt, mould and cast a wall-mounted head and look carefully at understanding the forms in the head and what makes an interesting portrait.

If you’ve always wanted to try jewellery making, this three-hour Christmas workshop run by Beccy Gillatt is for you. You will make a beautiful piece of silver jewellery to take away with you and treasure forever. You’ll also get to enjoy a mince pie and glass of something festive.

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If you’ve always wanted to try jewellery making, this three-hour Christmas workshop run by Beccy Gillatt is for you. You will make a beautiful piece of silver jewellery to take away with you and treasure forever. You’ll also get to enjoy a mince pie and glass of something festive.

Fully booked

If you’ve always wanted to try jewellery making, this one-day workshop run by Beccy Gillatt is for you. You will make a beautiful piece of silver jewellery to take away with you and treasure forever. During the course of the day, you will learn all the traditional techniques needed to complete either a bracelet or ring/pendant/earrings with a stone setting.

The aim of the drop-in Watercolour Art Group is to create a space in our lives to practice techniques and to experiment in a relaxed, sociable environment - and you never know, you might produce something wonderful! Polly Parrish will be on hand to help if needed.

A relaxed day’s workshop painting in watercolour with renowned artist and tutor Gerald Porter. The workshop will offer an opportunity to draw and paint autumn fruits and leaves a taste of autumn, and is suitable for beginners and improvers.

Studying the nude human form, these two untutored sessions allow you to practice your life drawing in a supportive environment, developing your own self-led practice. There will be a variety of quick warm-up poses at the beginning leading to a longer pose for the second half of each session. There will be different models for each session, which will be led by Polly Parrish.

Whether you are new to life drawing or would like some time drawing a model, everyone can be catered for in this course. The course is led by Sara Myers, a classically trained artist and sculptor, and her approach is very much based on individual help and feedback.

On the Saturday, as part of the South Northants Art Trail, you can try out pendant making in silver with Beccy in the craft room for just £5. Whilst on both Saturday and Sunday, Simon will be demonstrating batik painting on silk banners. It's your opportunity to have a go!

Whether you are new to jewellery making or would like some workshop time to improve your skills, this is the course for you. Over the 10 weeks, under the tuition of Beccy Gillatt, you will make a range of samples in copper, using the techniques shown and complete a workbook of processes. You will also complete at least two pieces of wearable silver jewellery.

Whether you are new to jewellery making or would like some workshop time to improve your skills, this is the course for you. Over the 10 weeks, under the tuition of Beccy Gillatt, you will make a range of samples in copper, using the techniques shown and complete a workbook of processes. You will also complete at least two pieces of wearable silver jewellery.

On this course, led by Annabelle Shelton, you will gain confidence with your drawing abilities through a series of workshops. Over the six weeks, we will follow a structured plan of drawing techniques. These will open up your world not only to a skill base but also a historical and contemporary awareness of artistic practice.

Never made sculpture before? Want to make something 3-D but need help? Yardley Arts are piloting a new open sculpture workshop where advice, materials and tools will be available for making small table top size pieces in clay or plaster with the guidance of experienced sculptor, Sara Myers.

Whether you are new to life drawing or would like some time drawing a model, everyone can be catered for in this course. The course is led by Sara Myers, a classically trained artist and sculptor, and her approach is very much based on individual help and feedback.

Two half day watercolour painting classes run by Chris Richbell. Would suit improvers rather than beginners, and ideally those who have been on Chris’ 'Introduction to Watercolour for Beginners or the Terrified' course at Yardley Arts.

For more information on our courses, events or how you can get involved with Yardley Arts, please call us on 01604 696906 or email us today.

Yardley Arts CIC is a not-for-profit social enterprise based in Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire and focused on engaging its local community to embrace art by joining art classes and workshops, sculpture classes and workshops, jewellery classes and workshops and other fun activities arranged by enthusiastic leaders and qualified artists and teachers.